With acoustics comparable to Vienna’s Musikverein and Boston’s Symphony Hall, Sala São Paulo, located in the historic Júlio Prestes Cultural Complex (formerly Júlio Prestes Station), is considered one of the best concert halls in the world.
Inaugurated on July 9, 1999, its impeccable architecture and sound make it the heart of classical music in São Paulo and home to the State Symphony Orchestra (OSESP).
The venue is also highly accessible: Sunday morning concerts are free, with tickets released on Monday mornings.
Over the next few months, the program includes unmissable highlights:
Between July 8, 11 and 20, the Sala hosts free concerts from the Campos do Jordão Festival, featuring artists such as Pablo Rossi, Camerata and Orquestra Filarmônica Catarinense.
On July 19 and 27, OSESP brings Tchaikovsky’s acclaimed Piano Concerto No. 1 and free semi-annual concerts from the Campos do Jordão Festival, featuring leading orchestras and soloists.
In August, OSESP’s program promises great diversity: musical matinees on Sundays, August 4, 11, 18 and 25, as well as concerts with special guests such as Giancarlo Guerrero and Pacho Flores at the beginning of the month, broadcast live on OSESP’s YouTube channel.
Sala São Paulo remains steadfast in its role as a vibrant cultural center: it invests in artistic excellence, in democratizing access and in pleasing both card-carrying music lovers and those looking to discover classical music in a welcoming way.
Whether it’s a paid concert with masterpieces by Mozart, Tchaikovsky or Strauss, or a free matinee with national and international soloists, July and August are full of opportunities to fall in love or rediscover yourself through music.
